The track culminates with about 30 seconds of breakdown filth, slowing right down and really delivering that stank face of approval. It might be slow, but the energy is still relentless, the band delivering each hit with power and purpose.

Bursting on to the scene only a few months ago in February, Northants based MYSTICIST are already leaving their mark. Debut track "Colossus" put them on the map, subsequent releases strengthened their grip, and now new release "Mass Dark Meditation" continues to clear the path.

Straight away, there is a softer edge to this compared to the band's previous tracks. All expectations are out the window. The vocals remind me of Chester Bennington, carrying the track with emotion and power, and the instrumentation is thin, letting the melody take the spotlight.